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Techkon Upgrades Measurement Device

The newest version of the SpectroDens is due out soon, reportedly featuring easier color matching and color detection

Barry-Wehmiller Acquires Arcil SA

The French supplier of packaging technology for the fresh dairy and food industry brings its f/f/s expertise to the Barry-Wehmiller portfolio

PIA, IDEAlliance Combine Awards

The Franklin Award and The Luminaire Award will join starting next year in a Best in Communications event

Simco-Ion Pinner Charging Bar Series Is Updated

Upgrades include improved electrical insulation, new versatile mounting options, and new high output bar models

PMMI Adds Its Support to SAVE FOOD Initiative

Started by the UN and Messe Düsseldorf, the program strives to bring the issue of global food loss to the international political and economic agenda

Centrexpo Reports a New Structure

Centrexpo acquires all shares of Ipack-Ima, allowing continuity for Ipack-Ima and extending the trade show portfolio of the Group to a total of ten

Enfocus Upgrades Preflighting and Editing

PitStop Pro and PitStop Server version 12.1, compatible with new Apple operating system, correct typos and fix hundreds of PDF problems

Gilbreth Packaging Boosts Production with Titan

Installs 65-in. wide SR9-DT Dual Turret slitter/rewinder

Anar Rub Tech Private Offers Variety of Rollers

A wide selection of products suited for use in packaging, printing, laminating, and more includes rollers, shafts, chucks, and sleeves

Derprosa NJ Warehouse Serves US Customers

Facility is helping to meet US demands for company’s materials, allowing customers to purchase just the amount they need with faster service

CCL Industries to Close Canadian Aerosol Plant

Citing financial issues, the company plans to consolidate the sales volume from the plant into existing operations in the US and Mexico

DuPont Offers New Family of Flexo Plates

Cyrel Performance Plates, said to aid shelf appeal with vibrant colors and sharp type, perform with standard flexo CTP units

Flexicon Flat Top Dot Process Unveiled

The HighQuality hybrid process uses different dot geometries to produce flexo results on foil said to be equal to gravure

IST METZ Starts Work on New Facility

A positive outlook for sales has prompted the company to begin construction on a new plant that will also have room for two subsidiaries

HH Global Announces Peelable Lidding for Ready Meals

Lidd is a patented innovation said to eliminate the need for cardboard sleeves, reducing both the cost and the environmental impact of packaging

PrimaPak Technology Used for Holiday Packaging

Clear Lam Packaging's system used for Flavor Tree Dark Chocolate Pretzels

Ingersoll Paper Box Adds Automatic Inspection

Installs Masterwork's MK420Q sheet inspection machine

E.C. Shaw Installs nyloflex NExT FV Exposure

Prepress house offers consistent plates with Flint Group unit

Nordson KREYENBORG Offers Single Support Cart

Concept combines screen changer and gear pump on one movable cart said to simplify deployment and maintenance

Freedonia Group Issues Study of Bioplastics

Growth is expected in almost all geographic markets, but the success of bioplastics will ultimately depend on price and performance, study says

Sustainability in Packaging Subject of Conference

Presentations will focus on efforts by major companies to achieve packaging that is good for the environment as well as the bottom line

Kuraray to Acquire DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions/Vinyls

Kuraray expects to benefit from the technology, R&D, manufacturing, and sales network of DuPont’s GLS//Vinyls team

PPC Upgrades Its Website

Said to offer easier access to data, including white papers on industry issues, government affairs documents, and industry benchmarking report samples

Easy Open Feature for Pinch Bottom Bags

Starlinger offers BOPP laminated PP tape on its PP*STAR bags

Maxson Reports Dust Removal Design for Sheeters

Vacuum system applies suction at point of slitting, which is said to ensure cleanly slit sheets

Asia Pulp and Paper Releases Sustainability Report

An update on the Sustainability Roadmap: Vision 2020 shows that progress is being made on securing the future of Indonesian forests

Avery Dennison Label Portfolio Aids Food Safety and Promotion

The Select Solutions Food Safety and Promotion portfolio features both fluorescent materials and dissolvable materials

INX Breaks Ground on New Facility

The manufacturing center will produce solvent ink packaging products as well as metal decorating, UV/EB, and water-based flexo ink products

Sun Chemical Offers Water-Based Flexo Dispenser Program

Designed for narrow web tag and label printers, program allows printers to make process, blending bases, and spot colors from the same dispenser

Diamond Packaging Wins PPC Carton of the Year

Elizabeth Arden's Limited Edition Sunflowers package grabs attention

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